by Mattie Murrey | Jul 2, 2021 | Disorders, REAL Talk
Everyone loves a sale! We all love to believe that when we pay for something, we are getting something of great value. When this happens, we tell our friends, we show off what we have bought, and we soon turn to finding another great deal. When considering the Return...
by Mattie Murrey | May 31, 2021 | Disorders
Speech therapy is an umbrella term that has many applications. Therapists will often specialize in one or two types of therapy as they progress in their careers. Although most speech therapists can evaluate or diagnose a speech disorder, most likely they will...
by Mattie Murrey | Dec 15, 2020 | Disorders, SLP
Storytelling is a major part of our lives, even if we don’t necessarily realize it. The stories we tell ourselves often impact the decisions we make, as well as how we view ourselves. And this truth can be leveraged when treating clients with aphasia, especially those...
by Mattie Murrey | Oct 15, 2020 | Disorders, Private Practice Stories, SLP
There’s no denying how important it is to give back to your career. That’s something we emphasize often on The Missing Link for SLPs podcast. It’s also a point Jena Castro-Casbon drove home during our latest episode. In fact, her entire business model has been built...
by Mattie Murrey | Oct 9, 2020 | Disorders, SLP, Student Journeys
The field of speech language pathology has a vast number of opportunities for those working in it, and that’s a point The Missing Link for SLPs podcast strives to drive home through its conversations. Coming straight out of school, many professionals assume their...
by Mattie Murrey | May 26, 2020 | Disorders
The other day, I was talking with one of my best friends, who is a physician. I asked her how she was and she replied in hushed tones, “One of my favorite patients died.” In mirrored hushed tones, I then asked, “Was it a good death?” Long pause…and she...